Herbs are also wholesome. The aforementioned basil, for example, has vitamin K, iron, calcium, vitamin A, fiber and other nutrients.

Other herbs are more popular because of their smells. Lavender has a breezy, fragrance that scents our linens, soaps and perfumes. When used in baked goods, lavender brings an exotic appeal to down-home must-haves such as corn bread, corn muffins, cookies and other oven creations.

Mint, like cilantro, is pleased by whatever pleases it, and apples are perfect matches for mint. Glory Foods Fried Apples , for example, will mingle with mint in ice creams, pies and cakes.

Unlike its stronger contemporaries such as basil, parsley can be added to most foods, except sweets. Its subtle, nondescript flavor is ideal in virtually any recipeand can also be used as a garnish that instantly makes meals fancy presentations.

Thyme usually spends more time hanging out with fish, poultry, beef and shellfish, but vegetables, including mustard greens, are smitten with thyme, too.

Herbs, no matter which ones you pick, add dimension and diversity to food in ways that are wonderful.